ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
A Celebration of a Hero!
One Night Only: A Celebration of Román The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., is celebrating Román Buenrostro’s life on October 5, from 3-6 p.m. Román Buenrostro was an activist for HIV/AIDS and served as co-founder of the Association for Latin Men for Action (ALMA) and the director of the AIDS Foundation Chicago. His activism started in 1989 by volunteering at STOP AIDS Chicago and grew from there. He went on to volunteer at Horizons Community Services and Erie Family Health, which led to Buenrostro being elected as an HIV-positive Community co-chair at Chicago Area HIV Integrated Services Council. Anyone interested in celebrating Román Buenrostro’s life can register for free at eventbrite.com. The Goodman Theatre kindly asks any guests to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. The family is also kindly asking for any donations to Howard Brown Health Center to try and name a room after Román Buenrostro.
Be Creative!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
Let’s Make Letters! Are you interested in making your own font? Join Kelcey Gray on October 8 from 6-8 p.m., at You Are Beautiful, 3368 N. Elston Ave. Gray is a graphic designer from Texas who enjoys typography and letter making and has a published book called “Let’s Make Letters” that is all about exploring different artistic styles and helping people gain confidence with their graphic design skills. It is a fun way to create new designs and learn new skills. This event will include warm-up skills, learning how to distort letters, and create your own version of the alphabet. If interested please visit eventbrite.com to register for free.
Don't Get Spooked!
1931 ‘Dracula’ Movie Screening The West Chicago Avenue Public Library, 4856 W. Chicago Ave., presents the classic movie “Dracula” (1931) on October 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. Dracula is rated TV-14 and is approximately 75 minutes long. The film is about a real estate agent named Reinfield who travels to Transylvania to arrange a purchase from Count Dracula. From there, Reinfield is bitten and turned into a vampire. This movie is suitable for all ages; however, some scenes depict a vampire biting someone's neck. “Dracula” is a great movie to get into the spirit of Halloween and get inspiration for your costume this year.
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Local Art!
'Source Recursions': an exhibition combining art, dance & architecture Don’t miss out on the last night of "Source Recursions" on October 9, from 6-9 p.m. at The Martin, 2500 W. Chicago Ave. "Source Recursions" is an exhibition that showcases a combination of art, dance, and architecture and aims to convey the deeper meaning of language that shapes our environment. In this hands-on experience, you can explore art throughout the neighborhood and enjoy live performances. The exhibit features works by Michelle Kranicke, Michael Workman, and Dave Sundry. Ticket purchases are on a donation basis, so give however much you can at eventbrite.com.
